Karim Galeana

The agenda includes items such as findings to continue holding remote/teleconference meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, appointment to fill vacancy in Board of Directors Division 3, consideration of replacement of the South Bay Irrigation District Representative to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors, and adoption of Resolution 652, approving the designation and appointment as Representative to the San Diego County Water Authority. The meeting also covers approval of directors' attendance at meetings and future agenda items, November 2022 financial reports, reports by directors on events attended, report of management, report of legal counsel, and directors' comments.

The agenda includes findings to continue holding remote/teleconference meetings, the Pledge of Allegiance, public comment, and the President's presentation. New business includes the appointment to fill a vacancy in Board of Directors Division 3 and consideration of replacement of the South Bay Irrigation District Representative to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors. Also on the agenda are November 2022 financial reports, reports by directors on events attended, a report of management, a report of legal counsel, directors' comments, and a closed session.

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board held a regular meeting where they discussed and took action on several items. These included a presentation on the Sweetwater and Loveland Reservoirs Watershed Sanitary Survey, consideration of a proposal from the Bonita Museum and Historical Society, and the adoption of Resolution 23-08, which amended the regular meeting dates and times of the Board of Directors. The board also approved per diem for directors' attendance at various meetings and conferences. Additionally, reports were given on the Authority's improved water supplies, the San Diego County Water Authority's planned rate increase, and directors' attendance at legislative and policy conferences.

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board held a special meeting to discuss several key issues. Public comments focused on access to Loveland Reservoir, the environmental impacts of draining the reservoir, and the need for transparency and continued dialogue with stakeholders. The Board reviewed and provided input on the draft FY 2023-24 budget, directing staff to incorporate member comments for finalization and presentation at the June meeting. The discussion of the 2023 Water Rate Study and the Board Room Improvement Project was tabled for a future meeting.

The Engineering and Operations Committee meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The committee recommended that the Governing Board direct staff to prepare an implementation plan for Development Services, and also recommended that the Governing Board direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for the Sweetwater Reservoir Enhancement Project. Director Martinez expressed anticipation for the implementation of the Sweetwater Reservoir Enhancement Project.